Table 3 Anatomic localization of fractures during the snow and ice period and during the control period
From: Fracture prevalence during an unusual period of snow and ice in the Netherlands
Snow and ice period (n = 226)* | Control period (n = 112)* | RR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Head | 4 | 1 | 4.00 (0.45–35.79) |
Upper arm | 21 | 14 | 1.50 (0.76–2.95) |
Forearm | 73 | 25 | 2.92 (1.85–4.60) |
Hand | 53 | 30 | 1.77 (1.13–2.76) |
Chest and spine | 14 | 10 | 1.40 (0.62–3.15) |
Hip | 12 | 10 | 1.20 (0.52–2.78) |
Knee/leg | 9 | 7 | 1.29 (0.48–3.45) |
Ankle/foot | 40 | 15 | 2.67 (1.47–4.83) |